The Big Easy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, The Big Easy is an action, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jim McBride, running about 102 minutes. “A cop and a lady lawyer caught in an explosive truth of police corruption.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.
Who’s in it. The Big Easy stars Dennis Quaid as Remy McSwain, Ellen Barkin as Anne Osborne, Ned Beatty as Jack Kellom and John Goodman as Andre DeSoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Big Easy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Easy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Easy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Easy (1986)?
- In US, The Big Easy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Easy worth watching?
- The Big Easy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Easy?
- The Big Easy stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman and Lisa Jane Persky.
- When was The Big Easy released?
- The Big Easy was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.